Natural Bridge
What to Expect
Safety Advisory
The canyon is a flash flood zone. Check weather forecasts before heading in — if there's any rain in the surrounding mountains, skip this one entirely. Water funnels through here with zero warning.
Summer temperatures at this elevation regularly exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit. From June through September, even a half-mile walk in an exposed canyon can turn dangerous fast. Carry water regardless of season.
Trail Details
Pro Tips
Hit this trail in the morning when the canyon walls catch angled light — by midday the narrow section goes flat and loses all its drama for photos.
The access road off Badwater Road is unpaved and washboarded but passable in a standard car. Go slow and your rental will survive, but don't attempt it after recent rain when the wash floods.
After the natural bridge, keep walking another five minutes to the dry waterfall. Most people turn around at the arch and miss it — the layered rock face at the pour-off is arguably more photogenic than the bridge itself.
